Mujahideen Victory Day
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Not to be confused with the celebration of the Taliban's 2021 return to power, on 15 August.
Mujahideen Victory Day is a political holiday observed in all parts of Afghanistan, falling on the 28 April each year. It commemorates the day when Mujahideen rebel forces overthrew the Communist government in 1992. It is celebrated mostly by former Mujahideen in Afghanistan. Some Afghans are against celebrating the day because it marks the start of civil war.
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Mujahideen Victory Day | |
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Official name | Persian: سالروز پیروزی مجاهدین Pashto: د مجاهدينو د بريا ورځ |
Observed by | Afghanistan |
Date | 28 April |
Next time | 28 April 2024 (2024-04-28) |
Frequency | annual |
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